What fuels your comedic fire? This four-week masterclass breaks down the internal state of clown to help you find what makes you inherently funny. Become more open, present, and vulnerable. Develop your stage presence and natural charisma. We will dare you to face danger head-on, challenge your assumptions about comedy and performance (and your place […]
Our RISE Up teams deliver long form theatrical style improv for you based on your suggestions. These are new talents from the theater and classes that are in our HOUSE TEAM Program. The hour has three teams so you get a lot of show and a lot of funny! Full bar with craft beers and […]
Pause for Applause is a night of fast-paced short-form improv feautring some of the funniest comedians in Denver!
Mic Drop Comedy Workshop is every Wednesday from 6-8 PM before the open mic. Please include your name and the date you are signing up for. It is not guaranteed that you will get a turn every week, however, if you do not get a turn you will be moved to the front of the […]
Come watch local comedians tinker and test out new material at RISE Comedy’s weekly RISE & Shine Comedy Open Mic! Some comics will concoct the perfect formula while other jokes will implode, but an outrageous amount of fun is guaranteed. Pay what you want here or VENMO Contributions welcome: @RiseComedy Comedians, sign up list is available […]
Want to see if improv comedy is right for you? This drop-in class will let you take RISE Comedy's improv classes for a test drive, in a safe, supportive, and FUN environment! Instructor Schedule 3/9 Nick Trotter 3/16 Valerie Vasilas 3/23 Frankie Lee 3/30 Todd Couch 4/6 Asa Erlendson 4/13 Arash Zadeh 4/20 Haley Cohen […]
Barkley’s Community Improv Jam is an open invitation for you (yes, you!) to COME PLAY on the RISE Comedy stage with some of Denver’s most supportive improvisers. Put your name in the hat by 7:50, and you’ll be cast on a one-time team for the 8:00 show that same night! Every week we also invite […]
We’re inviting all Denver teams to take part in our team jam! This is for any team in the area, but newly formed teams and show ideas are also highly encouraged. Show up and sign up your team to perform a ~10 minute set (set times depend on the number of teams that show up). […]
District 9 is a team of BIPOC improvisers that build worlds, create characters, and tell original stories – authentically and unapologetically! Get to know the performers as people based on stories they tell prompted by audience suggestions, then watch the improv unfold!
Colorado's PREMIER improvised musical comedy team, and Denver's longest-running improv comedy show, now in its 18th year! Hit and Run: Musical Improv® creates an hour-long fully improvised Broadway-style musical with live musical accompaniment, based on suggestions from the audience. You'll see a brand new musical every week! HNR has created hundreds of musicals and thousands […]
Seasoned improvisers, Juls & Lis, host a full-blown comedy experience so dynamite the audience will want to join in on some consensual fun! Each month, these couple-a-clowns bring you an hour of curated comedy featuring acts from Denver’s talented stand-ups, sketch, and improv comedians. Juls n’ Lis headline the hour with their signature clown-prov set […]
Have you ever wanted to try stand up comedy? Do you want to learn humor writing? Well this class is for you! All levels of experience welcome. Whether you are trying to become a famous comedian, nail that next presentation at work, sound witty in your online content, or just need a good outlet for […]
This workshop is designed for anyone who has an interest in rhyme, musical improvisation, hip hop, and building confidence through rap. During this course, students will have the opportunity to learn short form rap improv games, basic beatboxing skills, the art of storytelling via freestyle rap, developing your swag, rap battling, and finding the beat. […]
This workshop is designed for anyone who has an interest in rhyme, musical improvisation, hip hop, and building confidence through rap. During this course, students will have the opportunity to learn short form rap improv games, basic beatboxing skills, the art of storytelling via freestyle rap, developing your swag, rap battling, and finding the beat. […]
Snack Table features some of the best writers and performers in Denver bringing you a brand new sketch comedy show every month. You like Key and Peele, SNL, I Think You Should Leave? Then this show is not to be missed. The best part, each month is a brand new show, so come on out […]
Some of the most hilarious improvisers in Denver come together for an hour of laughs made up off the cuff inspired by your suggestions. Starring Natalie Kilkenny Jill Tsai Nick Armstrong Josh Nicols
Laugh Track is a fast-paced improv comedy show featuring short form games that will keep you laughing all night. Complete with a full bar, audience participation, and plenty of laughs, you can catch this show the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 9pm at RISE Comedy.
Hosted by Hot Nap, this weekly competition pits two improv teams against each other for fame and glory. Based on audience votes, the winning team will move on to the next week, but every week a new challenger approaches!